Compiled from the following sources:
Special biographic research
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2002-2006
Who's Who, Current Chinese Leaders
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2003-2005
XINHUA Online (China View)
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 3/22/2018
Career Data Updated: 3/22/2018
Wang Yi 王毅
Member, 19th CPC, Central Committee; Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; State Councilor, State Council
Born: 1953
Birthplace: Beijing Municipality
Biography Highlight
Wang Yi, male, Han nationality, is a native of Beijing. He was born in 1953, entered the work force in 1969, graduated from Beijing International Studies University (Beijing 2nd Foreign Studies University) with a Bachelor Degree in 1982, and holds a Master Degree in Economics. Wang Yi has been with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for most of his career. He is a distinguished diplomat who has served in Japan, and worked for many years in the Asian Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Wang Yi was promoted to vice minister in 2001 and became ambassador to Japan in 2004. He was a member of the 17th and 18th CPC Central Committees and director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council from 2008 to 2013. In 2013 he became Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Recent Career Data
| 2018— | Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Reelected March 19, 2018) | |
| 2018— | State Councilor, State Council | |
| 2017— | Member, 19th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 2017— | Member, CPC, Central Committee, Central LSG for Internet Security and Informationization | |
| 2017— | Member, CPC, Central Committee, Central Foreign Affairs Commission | |
| 2013—2018 | Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | |
| 2012—2017 | Member, 18th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 2008—2013 | Director, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council | |
| 2007—2012 | Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 2004—2007 | Ambassador, Chinese Embassy Japan, Tokyo |
Recent Travel & Appearances
| 09/15/21 | Wang Yi met with South Korean President Moon Jae-in in Seoul, agree to promote bilateral ties |
| 09/12/21 | Wang Yi met with Samdech Techo Hun Sen in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, China vow to boost cooperation in trade, regional stability, fighting COVID-19 |
| 08/03/21 | Wang attended the China-ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting via video, says China and ASEAN should join hands to open up a new era of cooperation |
| 07/14/21 | Wang Yi put forward a five-point proposal at meeting of SCO Council of Foreign Ministers |
| 07/13/21 | Wang Yi called on the members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to enhance cooperation |
